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...preparation of this document is the intellectual property of Microsoft Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft ... a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release with chipsets Intel® 865PE/G & Intel® ICH5 Update the Core Center photo, Modify CPU description Date March 2003 April 2003 iii AMD, Athlon™...
...preparation of this document is the intellectual property of Microsoft Corporation. AMI® is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft ... a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Revision History Revision V1.0 V1.1 Revision History First release with chipsets Intel® 865PE/G & Intel® ICH5 Update the Core Center photo, Modify CPU description Date March 2003 April 2003 iii AMD, Athlon™...
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Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket ...2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision ...
Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Super Pack 1-5 Core Center 1-6 Live BIOS™/Live Driver 1-8 Live Monitor 1-9 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-10 S-Bracket ...2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 2-5 Installing the CPU Fan 2-5 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DDR Population Rules 2-7 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 2-9 v CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iii Copyright Notice iii Revision ...
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... without ECC. Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Supports AGP 8X interface. - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, ...0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (3.3V is supported through the CSA (Communications Streaming Architecture) interface. - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz. - Can ...
... without ECC. Supports SATA RAID 0 (Optional). 1-2 Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface. h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset - h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R. - Chipset h Intel® 865PE/G chipset - Supports AGP 8X interface. - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, ...0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (3.3V is supported through the CSA (Communications Streaming Architecture) interface. - MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors. Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz. - Can ...
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... click " " to apply the changes. Getting Started Left-side: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7
... click " " to apply the changes. Getting Started Left-side: Current system status In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore, Memory Voltage and AGP Voltage by clicking the radio button in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed. 1-7
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... to help users understand their system. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Testing VGA BIOS - Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. The D-LED will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen. 1-10 This special feature is...onboard memory size. These users can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for overclocking users. MS-6728 ATX ...
... to help users understand their system. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. Testing VGA BIOS - Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Initializing Keyboard Controller. The D-LED will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen. 1-10 This special feature is...onboard memory size. These users can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for overclocking users. MS-6728 ATX ...
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Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video ... type of video onboard. This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Testing Base and Extended Memory - Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Operating System Booting 1-11 Initializing Hard Drive Controller - This will set low stack...
Testing base memory from 240K to all ISA. This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video ... type of video onboard. This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc.... Testing Base and Extended Memory - Getting Started D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization - Assign Resources to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns. Operating System Booting 1-11 Initializing Hard Drive Controller - This will set low stack...
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... IDE ATA133 connector Serial ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Color Management MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently. h Dual...
... IDE ATA133 connector Serial ATA150 connectors Front Panel connector JFP1 Front Panel connector JFP2 1-14 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Color Management MSI has an unified color management rule for some connectors on the mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently. h Dual...
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Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
Also, it provides the instructions on the mainboard. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
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... but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. BATT + DDR DIMM Slots (DDR ... of different type and density on the slots. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting...
... but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table on p. 2-8).Users may install memory modules of 1GB. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for single-channel DDR, but doubles the rate by SDR SDRAM. BATT + DDR DIMM Slots (DDR ... of different type and density on the slots. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting...
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard channelDDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen. The module will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~... will automatically close. The plastic clip at each side of module. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard channelDDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen. The module will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~... will automatically close. The plastic clip at each side of module. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly inserted in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination...
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... any necessary hardware or software settings for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to directly access main memory. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to insert the AGP graphics... allows you to meet your needs. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
... any necessary hardware or software settings for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to directly access main memory. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to make sure that you to insert the expansion cards to insert the AGP graphics... allows you to meet your needs. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you unplug the power supply first. Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI bus slots.
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...BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-12 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of specified ROM are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is... is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Settings are copied to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. However, if any program writes to RAM. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to ...
...BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from cache memory. 3-12 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of specified ROM are described below: Option Disabled Enabled Cached Description The specified ROM is... is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). Settings are copied to and read from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. However, if any program writes to RAM. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard APIC ACPI SCI IRQ This field is used to ...
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...the DRAM performance. Setting options: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks, . RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of the PCI memory address range 3-14 Precharge Delay This setting controls the precharge delay, which is a portion of cycles for DRAM precharge. This setup item ...the actual length of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to properly generate the next memory location. Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . Available settings: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in the system.
...the DRAM performance. Setting options: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks, . RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of the PCI memory address range 3-14 Precharge Delay This setting controls the precharge delay, which is a portion of cycles for DRAM precharge. This setup item ...the actual length of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to properly generate the next memory location. Settings: 5 clocks, 6 clocks, 7 clocks, 8clocks, . Available settings: 2 clocks, 3 clocks, 4 clocks. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard CAS# Latency This controls the timing delay (in the system.
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BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space. Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB.
BIOS Setup dedicated to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of system memory allocated for video memory. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to graphics memory address space. Settings: Disabled, 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB. 3-15 Internal Graphics Mode Select The field specifies the size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256 MB.
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The information stored in memory will be used to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files ... a lower power state where the in this state, no system context is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE...
The information stored in memory will be used to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of system configuration and open applications/ files ... a lower power state where the in this state, no system context is saved to main memory that remains powered while most other hardware components turn off to save energy. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... Options are available only when your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE...
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...with its special components. Settings range from 32 to higher values. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to the default settings. For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to higher ...values, every PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
...with its special components. Settings range from 32 to higher values. Clear NVRAM The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) is strongly recommended that only experienced users should set to the default settings. For better PCI performance, you should make any changes to higher ...values, every PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The settings ... a DMA from the IRQ pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is used. If all IRQs are set to ISA/EISA, and IRQ 14...
MS-6728 ATX Mainboard IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items specify the bus where the specified IRQ line is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. The settings ... a DMA from the IRQ pool, the end user can reserve the DMA by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to devices that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is used. If all IRQs are set to ISA/EISA, and IRQ 14...
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... and you can also have the right to Always, the password is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. The setting to enter Setup. MSI Reminds You... When a password has been set password from changing any previously set , you will be prompted to Setup.... This would prevent unauthorized use of the setup menu. 3-30 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function...
... and you can also have the right to Always, the password is booted. This prevents an unauthorized person from CMOS memory. The setting to enter Setup. MSI Reminds You... When a password has been set password from changing any previously set , you will be prompted to Setup.... This would prevent unauthorized use of the setup menu. 3-30 MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function...
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...or WinME? Please use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. A: This can 't. com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm but it from http://www.msi. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI Live Update utility from http:/ /www.msi.com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm Q:... Q: I install the fan directly to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Try to the motherboard? A: No, you do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to your reseller for unknown...
...or WinME? Please use more than 512MB memory on Win2000 or WinXP. A: This can 't. com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm but it from http://www.msi. MS-6728 ATX Mainboard Q: I have tried to download the MSI Live Update utility from http:/ /www.msi.com.tw/support/liveupdate/livedriver.htm Q:... Q: I install the fan directly to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your motherboard, as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Try to the motherboard? A: No, you do NOT connect those described CPU fan directly to your reseller for unknown...
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... When we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached which lists the reason for details. A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is supported 2. For older model number: AG76 091096 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX (R). 2nd ... internal chipset code. 3rd digit refers to the processor class as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX (R). 2nd - 5th digit refers to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for the release. New function is the BIOS version. Refer to this release note and decide for yourself if...
... When we release a new BIOS, there's usually a release note attached which lists the reason for details. A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is supported 2. For older model number: AG76 091096 where: 1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX (R). 2nd ... internal chipset code. 3rd digit refers to the processor class as A = AMI(R) W = AWARD(R) P = PHOENIX (R). 2nd - 5th digit refers to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for the release. New function is the BIOS version. Refer to this release note and decide for yourself if...